APPAREL
WALK IN THE WOODS
This store is a favorite for active men and women in Mount Dora. They sell a big selection of Life is Good shirts, caps, mugs and more, comfortable Vionic footwear, plus lots of accessories for an active lifestyle. Their line of waterproof Gecko backpacks is perfect for the boater, surfer, outdoorsman and paddlers. The store also sells women's apparel and footwear in the same brands.
Editor's picks: Anything from Life is Good
116 W. 5th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora, Phone: 352-735-3788
www.facebook.com/Walk-in-the-Woods-store
This store is a favorite for active men and women in Mount Dora. They sell a big selection of Life is Good shirts, caps, mugs and more, comfortable Vionic footwear, plus lots of accessories for an active lifestyle. Their line of waterproof Gecko backpacks is perfect for the boater, surfer, outdoorsman and paddlers. The store also sells women's apparel and footwear in the same brands.
Editor's picks: Anything from Life is Good
116 W. 5th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora, Phone: 352-735-3788
www.facebook.com/Walk-in-the-Woods-store
MALENA & MAGDA'S BOUTIQUE - Women can never have too many clothes or accessories and this store features a wide selection of both. Their cotton clothing is perfect for Florida's climate. Malena & Magda's handbags range in style from clutches to totes and come in many brands including Nicole Lee. The boutique also boasts a big assortment of affordable scarves and one-of-a-kind jewelry. All of their accessories were spotted in both bold and understated styles.
Editor's Pick: Any of their colorful scarves
107 E. 4th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora, Phone: (352) 735-3241
www.Facebook.com/MalenaAndMagda
Editor's Pick: Any of their colorful scarves
107 E. 4th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora, Phone: (352) 735-3241
www.Facebook.com/MalenaAndMagda
BLUE SKY BLUE WATER
This shop features apparel for men and women perfect for Florida's lifestyle and temperatures. It has a popular line of exclusive handbags with airplane cable handles and wood bottoms in a variety of colors, shapes and styles. For men, check out the Kuhl men's jackets which are as handsome as they are versatile and practical. Tokyo Milk fragrance line of perfumes, lotions, and candles are wonderful indulgences.
Editor's Pick: Kuhl men's jackets, Tokyo Milk perfume
120 E. 4th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora, Phone: (352) 735-4554
www.Facebook.com/Blue-Sky-Blue-Water
This shop features apparel for men and women perfect for Florida's lifestyle and temperatures. It has a popular line of exclusive handbags with airplane cable handles and wood bottoms in a variety of colors, shapes and styles. For men, check out the Kuhl men's jackets which are as handsome as they are versatile and practical. Tokyo Milk fragrance line of perfumes, lotions, and candles are wonderful indulgences.
Editor's Pick: Kuhl men's jackets, Tokyo Milk perfume
120 E. 4th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora, Phone: (352) 735-4554
www.Facebook.com/Blue-Sky-Blue-Water
GIFTS & SPECIALITIES
MOUNT DORA OLIVE OIL COMPANY
Cooks and foodies drool over the selection of fine balsamic vinegars and quality olive oils in this contemporary space. Shoppers can choose from traditional varieties or a variety of infused flavors and sample before they purchase. In addition, the store features complementing items like pastas, oil bottles, bread dipping spices and more. Custom gift boxes and gift certificates are available in a variety of sizes.
Editor's Choice: Persian Lime Olive Oil, traditional balsamic
351 N. Donnelly Street, downtown Mount Dora, Phone: (352) 735-8481
www.mountdoraoliveoil.com
Cooks and foodies drool over the selection of fine balsamic vinegars and quality olive oils in this contemporary space. Shoppers can choose from traditional varieties or a variety of infused flavors and sample before they purchase. In addition, the store features complementing items like pastas, oil bottles, bread dipping spices and more. Custom gift boxes and gift certificates are available in a variety of sizes.
Editor's Choice: Persian Lime Olive Oil, traditional balsamic
351 N. Donnelly Street, downtown Mount Dora, Phone: (352) 735-8481
www.mountdoraoliveoil.com
THE SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE
A rustic and aromatic space, The Spice & Tea Exchange is dedicated to fabulous spices, herbs, sea salts, teas and accessories. The store is a favorite of chefs, as well as novice cooks. The knowledgeable staff is eager to help customers get familiar with the store's diverse offerings and make recommendations.
Editor's Pick: Florida Sunshine spice blend shaker
431 N. Donnelly St., downtown Mount Dora, Phone: 352-729-6762
www.SpiceandTea.com/mountdora
A rustic and aromatic space, The Spice & Tea Exchange is dedicated to fabulous spices, herbs, sea salts, teas and accessories. The store is a favorite of chefs, as well as novice cooks. The knowledgeable staff is eager to help customers get familiar with the store's diverse offerings and make recommendations.
Editor's Pick: Florida Sunshine spice blend shaker
431 N. Donnelly St., downtown Mount Dora, Phone: 352-729-6762
www.SpiceandTea.com/mountdora
DOUBLE CREEK POTTERY
This bright gift gallery has whimsical and contemporary gifts and decor for anyone with a light-hearted personality. The owners are local artists with works of art as colorful as they are cheerful. The handmade items include ceramics with bold patterns with bright hearts, flowers, butterflies and more, as well as whimsical fish wall plaques. The store also features handmade, affordable fair trade items, and items by other artists.
Editors picks: Poppy pattern pottery and Romero Brito mugs
237 W. 4th Ave., downtown Mount Dora, Phone: (352) 735-0058
www.Facebook.com/Double-Creek-Pottery
This bright gift gallery has whimsical and contemporary gifts and decor for anyone with a light-hearted personality. The owners are local artists with works of art as colorful as they are cheerful. The handmade items include ceramics with bold patterns with bright hearts, flowers, butterflies and more, as well as whimsical fish wall plaques. The store also features handmade, affordable fair trade items, and items by other artists.
Editors picks: Poppy pattern pottery and Romero Brito mugs
237 W. 4th Ave., downtown Mount Dora, Phone: (352) 735-0058
www.Facebook.com/Double-Creek-Pottery
JULIANNE'S COASTAL COTTAGE
Coastal inspired decor and gifts, plus the top gourmet food brands make this downtown store a favorite among visitors and locals. The Candied Jalapenos, Key Lime Pie on a Stick or the Boozy Bacon Grill Sauce are just a few of its edible favorites. The store also sells Mud Pie entertaining accessories that make buying thoughtful hostess gifts easy, fast and affordable. Their selection of Florida wines, wine smoothie mixes, and Suzy Toronto gifts are worth a stop.
Editor's Picks: Candied jalapenos and anything from Stonewall Kitchen
135 E. 4th Ave, downtown Mount Dora, Phone: (352) 383-1794
www.JuliannesCoastalCottage.com
Coastal inspired decor and gifts, plus the top gourmet food brands make this downtown store a favorite among visitors and locals. The Candied Jalapenos, Key Lime Pie on a Stick or the Boozy Bacon Grill Sauce are just a few of its edible favorites. The store also sells Mud Pie entertaining accessories that make buying thoughtful hostess gifts easy, fast and affordable. Their selection of Florida wines, wine smoothie mixes, and Suzy Toronto gifts are worth a stop.
Editor's Picks: Candied jalapenos and anything from Stonewall Kitchen
135 E. 4th Ave, downtown Mount Dora, Phone: (352) 383-1794
www.JuliannesCoastalCottage.com
HOME & GARDEN TREASURES
Inside this full Donnelly Street store, shoppers can find something for everyone. The store sells the popular bohemian brand "Natural Life" which is perfect to fill the stockings of teens and college students. The store also stocks a wide assortment of adult coloring books ranging from garden and nature themes, to more contemporary designs. Garden lovers will find interesting garden decor, including flags, solar powered, hand-blown glass lights in many colors and designs. There is also a big selection of scarves and accessories.
Editor's Picks: Coloring books for adults, plus Natural Life gifts
230 N. Donnelly Street, Phone: 352-735-4302
www.hgtreasures.com
Inside this full Donnelly Street store, shoppers can find something for everyone. The store sells the popular bohemian brand "Natural Life" which is perfect to fill the stockings of teens and college students. The store also stocks a wide assortment of adult coloring books ranging from garden and nature themes, to more contemporary designs. Garden lovers will find interesting garden decor, including flags, solar powered, hand-blown glass lights in many colors and designs. There is also a big selection of scarves and accessories.
Editor's Picks: Coloring books for adults, plus Natural Life gifts
230 N. Donnelly Street, Phone: 352-735-4302
www.hgtreasures.com
PAINTING OUTSIDE THE LINES GALLERY
Up a short flight of stairs, you'll discover this two-room gallery that offers diverse, original art from established local artists. The collection includes the bright acrylic canvases of the gallery's owner, Bev Neal. Landscapes, street scenes, flowers and bicycle paintings are all on display, as well as bicycle jerseys in the artist's original designs. In addition to the art and gift certificates, the gallery also offers painting classes.
Editor's Picks: Painting classes or original art.
440 N. Donnelly Street, upstairs, Phone: (240) 731-1637
www.paintingoutsidethelines.com
Up a short flight of stairs, you'll discover this two-room gallery that offers diverse, original art from established local artists. The collection includes the bright acrylic canvases of the gallery's owner, Bev Neal. Landscapes, street scenes, flowers and bicycle paintings are all on display, as well as bicycle jerseys in the artist's original designs. In addition to the art and gift certificates, the gallery also offers painting classes.
Editor's Picks: Painting classes or original art.
440 N. Donnelly Street, upstairs, Phone: (240) 731-1637
www.paintingoutsidethelines.com
ZEN COWGIRL
This is a tiny slice of paradise of horse lovers and modern bohemians. This boutique features artistic equine mugs, prints, coasters, plus hand-made, western-inspired jewelry and gifts. Women that love boho clothing and jewelry will discover new and vintage accessories from this creatively inspired store. The shop also has an ever-changing selection of redesigned furniture and creates amazing, custom farm tables and benches for customers' differing decor requirements. This is a must-stop shop for creative women.
Editor's picks: Leather cuffs and the special-order farm tables
120 W. 5th Avenue (in rear), downtown Mount Dora, Phone: (352) 223-3246
www.Facebook.com/TheZenCowgirl
This is a tiny slice of paradise of horse lovers and modern bohemians. This boutique features artistic equine mugs, prints, coasters, plus hand-made, western-inspired jewelry and gifts. Women that love boho clothing and jewelry will discover new and vintage accessories from this creatively inspired store. The shop also has an ever-changing selection of redesigned furniture and creates amazing, custom farm tables and benches for customers' differing decor requirements. This is a must-stop shop for creative women.
Editor's picks: Leather cuffs and the special-order farm tables
120 W. 5th Avenue (in rear), downtown Mount Dora, Phone: (352) 223-3246
www.Facebook.com/TheZenCowgirl
MAGGIE'S ATTIC
Wine lovers are right at home in this intimate wine store that offers a wide selection of boutique wines and craft beers starting at very moderate prices. This is Mount Dora's spot to pick up a selection of hard-to-find craft beers and accessories. For wine divas, Maggie's insulated wine purses mix style with practicality and a touch of humor. There is also a good selection of wine and cheese accessories, wine-related gifts and fun signs.
Editor's pick: Insulated wine purses
237 W. 4th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora, Phone: (352) 383-5451
www.maggiesattic.us/
Wine lovers are right at home in this intimate wine store that offers a wide selection of boutique wines and craft beers starting at very moderate prices. This is Mount Dora's spot to pick up a selection of hard-to-find craft beers and accessories. For wine divas, Maggie's insulated wine purses mix style with practicality and a touch of humor. There is also a good selection of wine and cheese accessories, wine-related gifts and fun signs.
Editor's pick: Insulated wine purses
237 W. 4th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora, Phone: (352) 383-5451
www.maggiesattic.us/
BARREL OF BOOKS & GAMES
It's difficult to find an independent book store anywhere. Luckily, Mount Dora not only has one, but has a fantastic one. A local favorite, this store offers used books and new releases, plus games for kids, as well as adult board games. The store always provides a discount off the cover price of new books and shoppers can special order books without a charge for shipping.
Editor's pick: Books and gift certificates
128 W. 4th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora, Phone: (352) 735-1950
www.BarrelofBookandGames.com
It's difficult to find an independent book store anywhere. Luckily, Mount Dora not only has one, but has a fantastic one. A local favorite, this store offers used books and new releases, plus games for kids, as well as adult board games. The store always provides a discount off the cover price of new books and shoppers can special order books without a charge for shipping.
Editor's pick: Books and gift certificates
128 W. 4th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora, Phone: (352) 735-1950
www.BarrelofBookandGames.com
JEWELRY
SONYA WATSON JEWELRY
This jewelry gallery exclusively features the acclaimed designs of local artist Sonya Watson. The small, creatively-inspired gallery features one-of-a-kind bracelets, necklaces and earrings in a mix of vintage and contemporary styles in sterling silver and other metals. If Watson's designs looks familiar, it may be because you've seen her the Mount Dora Art Festival and other juried art shows in Florida.
Editor's pick: Sterling vine bangles
301 N. Baker Street, top floor, Call (352) 409-2442 for gallery hours
www.SonyaWatsonJewelry.com
This jewelry gallery exclusively features the acclaimed designs of local artist Sonya Watson. The small, creatively-inspired gallery features one-of-a-kind bracelets, necklaces and earrings in a mix of vintage and contemporary styles in sterling silver and other metals. If Watson's designs looks familiar, it may be because you've seen her the Mount Dora Art Festival and other juried art shows in Florida.
Editor's pick: Sterling vine bangles
301 N. Baker Street, top floor, Call (352) 409-2442 for gallery hours
www.SonyaWatsonJewelry.com
TWO B'S STUDIO
For the contemporary girl on your list, the is a must shopping stop. Jewelry designer and silversmith, Barbara Boyce, creates all the pieces in her adjoining workshop. Boyce exhibits at juried art festivals throughout Florida yet her studio is in the heart of Mount Dora. Choose from simple sterling silver earrings to medallion necklaces with pearls, as well as textured spinner rings and her signature handmade chain necklaces.
Editor's picks: Silversmith classes, and the spinner rings
301 N. Baker Street, top floor
www.two-bs.com
For the contemporary girl on your list, the is a must shopping stop. Jewelry designer and silversmith, Barbara Boyce, creates all the pieces in her adjoining workshop. Boyce exhibits at juried art festivals throughout Florida yet her studio is in the heart of Mount Dora. Choose from simple sterling silver earrings to medallion necklaces with pearls, as well as textured spinner rings and her signature handmade chain necklaces.
Editor's picks: Silversmith classes, and the spinner rings
301 N. Baker Street, top floor
www.two-bs.com
MELROSE HOME MARKETPLACE
Tucked next to dining landmark Goblin Market, this store offers a carefully curated collection of stylish home furnishings, vintage decor, unique lighting, and gifts. The eclectic mix of styles ranges from 'rustic industrial' to 'cottage chic' to 'coastal casual'. Many of the one-of-a-kind finds are re-designed and re-purposed items made by the owners. Inventory changes weekly, so it's always good to check in frequently.
Editor's pick: The industrial lighting options
342 Dora Drawdy Way, downtown Mount Dora, 32757 Phone: 407-324-6337
www.melrose-home.com
Tucked next to dining landmark Goblin Market, this store offers a carefully curated collection of stylish home furnishings, vintage decor, unique lighting, and gifts. The eclectic mix of styles ranges from 'rustic industrial' to 'cottage chic' to 'coastal casual'. Many of the one-of-a-kind finds are re-designed and re-purposed items made by the owners. Inventory changes weekly, so it's always good to check in frequently.
Editor's pick: The industrial lighting options
342 Dora Drawdy Way, downtown Mount Dora, 32757 Phone: 407-324-6337
www.melrose-home.com
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